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I Guess There not all Bad

As I walked in I tried my hardest in keeping my mouth closed. It looked so beautiful and it was so warm, so comforting. Unlike my home.

"So you just moved in today?'I asked in awe.

"Yes do you like it? We have been moving in stuff since last week, so it wouldn't be to hard on all of us today." She says with a smile."You can sit your coat on the chair and follow me to the kitchen."

As I continued to walk further in the house I started to smell whatever it was she was making. Man does it smell good."What are you cooking?"I asked

"Well we move around a lot, and the first night of staying where we are I always make smothered potatoes, rice, and a nice juicy turkey." She says with a smile on her face.

"Sounds good."I reply.

She opens the oven to look at the turkey and I peek in behind her. Man that looks good. My stomach begins to growl and I have to sit down at the counter so she wont here it as it continues."Adam!Jack!Dinners ready, and Shawn help Nijah with the table! If you don't mind?"She asks me and I nod knowing that I really don't want to be around that boy.

"Thank you sweet heart,Shawn should know where the rest of the table ware are." I nod and make my way to the dining room which is decent size. The chandelier is pretty big making the room smaller then it is but making it bright inside giving it that sparkling touch. Probably Ana's idea.

"Are you going to stand there or come and help me?"Shawn said startling me, pulling me out of my trance. He was just standing there looking at me as if I was crazy or just intently. I walked over to him without saying anything to him because Ana was one room over.

"Here." he hands me all of the plates knowing that there were to many for me to handle. They nearly tip over but he grabbed the top and my hand to keep them balanced. We stood there an i looked at him and that was the first time I had seen him so close. As if my heart wasn't already beating fast from when he was staring at me before. He is very attractive and I cant deny it. Especially his hazel eyes and how strong he looks even through his shirt.

He seems to realize what he's doing and picks the plates up himself taking them to the table."Watch what your doing next time."He says upsetting me more than it should.

"Look I'm not here for you but for your mother. So you don't have to talk or even look at me after we finish doing what your mom asked us to do.Is it that hard?"I try to keep my voice low to not attract any attention to us.

'What ever." He scoffs.

"And who is this sweet thang."I turn to see a boy at least 10 years old looking me up and down.

"This son is our guest Nijah.Nijah meet our youngest son Jack, and my husband Adam.Adam?" She calls. He begins to come down the stairs. Now I know where Shawn gets is looks from. He looks like something out of an express magazine.

"I'm here, I'm here. Hi I'm Adam and you must be Nijah."I shake his hand as he smiles and he's as perfect as his wife. As I look around I notice how perfect they all look. He laughs,"I heard Ana from upstairs."

I laugh and we all take a seat as Ana brings out all the food.I offered to help but since I'm a guess she made Shawn help. Ha Shawn I get served by you. I evilly think. He probably doesn't think much of it , and most likely thinks its her hormones, but I know its because of the way he treated me outside when she was around.

He brings the salad bowl rice and smothered potatoes as Ana brings the turkey. My mouth waters and I'm just ready to dig in. They both sit down and as I'm just about to try an cut me up some food they all grab hands.

Whats this?

"Honey, if you would like you can join us in our family prayer."she says kindly.

Prayer? My family.. well I've never actually prayed before I've eaten, except when my mom was around. I guess it wont hurt.

"Sure" i reply.

"Okay bow your head" We finish the prayer with me occasionally peaking to look at the rest of the family.

They begin to ask for everything to be passed over to them. I remember doing this when i had my mom and dad, and we all sat at a table to eat. Now i get my dinner or usually microwaveable pizzas and go into my room o do homework or watch t.v. Being with this family brings back so many memories.

I dig into the smother potatoes and moan in delight. Its so good.

"I'm glad you like it." Ana says. Did I say that out loud.

"No but you did sigh as if you have been waiting all night for this." Adam jokes. I laugh but continue eating because i haven't eaten a meal this good since well you know, my mom.

"So how long have you lived here Nijah?' Adam asks.

"Since i was born 17 years ago."I smile.Everyone laughs except Jack and Shawn who sit there both looking at there parents in an irritated way. Yep definitely brothers. " But its a nice town I guess. My school is nice. I like it there."

"I bet you do." Shawn says and i just want to hop over the table and pour this sauce over his head and clothes but its to delicious to waste. So instead i decide to go another way.

"I think its time for me to go its getting late."

"Oh honey why don't you stay for the night?"Ana suggests.

"No its okay, but may i come over for breakfast in the morning? I ask knowing the answer.

"Sure honey, ill send Shawn over in the morning to get you up. He'll be up too, wont you Shawn." he just rolls his eyes.

"Thank you for this meal and it was nice meeting all of you for the first time."

"Of course kiddo we enjoyed your company, you probably would have stayed longer if its wasn't for my son Shawn, but he's a shy kid."Adam whispers the last part to me.

"No its okay, because he will have to suffer in the morning." I say hoping he hears me.

"of course dear." they both walk me out and watch me as I go inside.

I don't pay attention to how lonely I am like I usually do when I'm here, because I'm to busy laughing at how I got Shawn in trouble and me another meal with a family I now wish I was part of.
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Vomment I stayed up late I hoped you liked it <3
Kisses and work ~bookie/santanaa